10 Best Tours in India - Explore the Off-Beat Things to Do

India- the repository of cultures, the plethora of dreams and an unleashed beauty that is alluring and captivating! Charming the outsiders for centuries, India is a lesser explored destination, especially by us Indians! Ever wondered how beautiful it will be to visit India from the eyes of a traveller?

It would be fun to plan a journey across the country and try out fun activities that we’ve labelled as cliché, isn’t it!

We’ve handpicked the best of tours in India that will help you map the beautiful country with a totally fresh perspective!

1. Elephant Ride in the Jungles of Goa

India is definitely not just a land of snake charmers as it is often stereotyped; but it is undeniably rustic and exotic in its own charming way. There are plenty of things to do in Goa already, and if you thought Goa has come a long way from being pastoral, here’s something that can change your mind.

Featuring dense, deep and inviting a jungle of Kulem, Goa is about to tarnish its hip image and for good! One of the best ways to explore the vast, verdant jungle of Kulem in Goa is to take a safari!

And not just any other safari; a safari like the Maharajas- on an elephant!

Enjoy an elephant ride in the lush green forests against the scenic settings of Dudhsagar falls.

Where: Kulem, Goa

Highlights

Elephant Village Tour

Spice Village Tour

Traditional Lunch

Elephant Ride

Elephant Splash

Elephant Presentation

Elephant Photography

Duration of the tour: 8 hours

2. Hop-on-Hop-off Across the Glittering City of India

An epitome of glitz, gold and royalty, Mysore is one of the gems of South India without which any India itinerary is incomplete! Dotted with palaces, stunning hills, markets flaunting high-quality silk sarees and aromatic sandalwood, Mysore is an amalgamation of the rich history and the plush infotech parks that can be overwhelming to explore on your first visit.

Got a problem? We’ve got the solution!

High-time we stop underestimating Indian tourism, we’ve got one international way to explore Mysore- a Hop on and Hop off tour of the city!

Map this beautiful city in an air-conditioned coach and unfold the history of the city as you sip on hot special Kapi!

5. New ‘N’ Old- Open Jeep Tour of Agra

The eclectic city of Taj Mahal, Agra is dotted with plenty other historic attractions that will mesmerize the visitor with its classic charm, mind-boggling architecture and grandeur.

Explore this city in an open jeep and get a 360 degree view of the city as you move around. Visit the iconic places like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah, Sikandra, Guru Ka Tal, Kinari Bazaar, Gokulpura Marble Market, Bhagwati Dhaba, Raja Ki Mandi, Sadar Bazar, Agra Cantt and Mankameshwar Shiv Mandir with this Open Jeep Agra experience!

6. Be a MasterChef

When Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsay came to India he was amazed with the variety of flavours India presented in its minimalistic, simple yet delightful cuisines that vary every couple of kilometres.

And while most of the cooking and recipes of India originated in the modest kitchens of Indian women, gone are the days when cooking and curating recipes was confined to the females! Men, women, children are all equally engaged in the kitchens today and this is one of the key factors to establish the gender equality in the urban India.

Guys, Step up and step in the kitchen with the aprons on! Girls, let it be a tough fight; walk-in this interactive cooking class where you can learn the nuisances of Indian cooking from an expert, in a family kitchen!

Take up this Cooking course, learn how the best of the Indian curries, lentil soups, Indian paneer (cottage cheese) dishes, chicken curries, tandoori chicken, rice biryanis, chapattis and a vegetable in curd are made and relish it in a family setting at the end of the course

7. Take a Rickshaw Ride of the Pink City

Loud kitschy music oozing out, bright interiors pasted with magazine cut-outs of Bollywood heroines and a swift ride through Jaipur- A rickshaw ride of the pink city is something that will give you an vital feel of India!

Where: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Highlights:

Ride through the alleyways of Jaipur on a cycle-rickshaw

See iconic sites like Hawa Mahal and Albert Hall

Explore the lanes of the Bapu and Johri bazaars and shop with locals

Take a tea break over a cup of authentic Indian masala

Hear stories of Jaipur’s past and learn about the legends that have shaped the culture today.

Living out of a carry-on and traversing through the labyrinths of Europe, exploring the wilderness of America, divulging the eccentric culture of the Latin world and re-connecting her roots that sprawl in the rustic villages of India is one dream that she sees every single night ...